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Henss Family History

Henss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hess, Heiss, Heuss, Hense, Henes, Henry, Ness, Hees, Hines, Huss

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Where is the Henss family from?

You can see how Henss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Henss families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Henss's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Henss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henss. 27% of Henss men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Henss women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henss were Chauffeur and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Henss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 430 immigration records available for the last name Henss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 226 military records available for the last name Henss. For the veterans among your Henss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Henss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Henss in 1963 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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